What is the cheapest way to get from York to Colchester?

The cheapest way to get from York to Colchester is to drive which costs £45 - £75 and takes 3h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from York to Colchester?

The fastest way to get from York to Colchester is to train which takes 2h 53m and costs £45 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between York and Colchester?

No, there is no direct bus from York station to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Rail Station and arriving at Coach Stop via Golders Green Station and Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 32m.

Is there a direct train between York and Colchester?

No, there is no direct train from York to Colchester. However, there are services departing from York and arriving at Colchester via King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.

How far is it from York to Colchester?

The distance between York and Colchester is 243 miles. The road distance is 201.4 miles.

How do I travel from York to Colchester without a car?

The best way to get from York to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 2h 53m and costs £45 - £130.

How long does it take to get from York to Colchester?

It takes approximately 2h 53m to get from York to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the York to Colchester bus from?

York to Colchester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Rail Station.

Where do I catch the York to Colchester train from?

York to Colchester train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from York station.

Train or bus from York to Colchester?

The best way to get from York to Colchester is to train which takes 2h 53m and costs £45 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £80 and takes 7h 32m.

Where does the York to Colchester bus arrive?

York to Colchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Golders Green Station.

Where does the York to Colchester train arrive?

York to Colchester train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from York to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between York to Colchester is 201 miles. It takes approximately 3h 53m to drive from York to Colchester.

How do I get a train ticket from York to Colchester?

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Where can I stay near Colchester?

There are 1013+ hotels available in Colchester.

York to Colchester - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from York to Colchester by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from York to King's Crosstrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
2h 53m
£45–127
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rail Station to Golders Green Stationbus 436
2. Take the bus from Golders Green Station to Coach Stationbus A6
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stopbus 717
7h 32m
£49–79
Drive 200.2 mi
1. Drive from York to Colchestercar 200.2 mi
3h 53m
£49–71
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from York to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
5h 54m
£103–312
Train via Peterborough
1. Take the train from York to Peterboroughtrain York - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Colchestertrain Peterborough - Colchester
4h 16m
£55–105
Train, bus
1. Take the train from York to Peterboroughtrain
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Stansted Airporttrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Essex County Hospitalbus X70 / ...
5h 35m
Train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from York to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
5h 26m
£92–336
Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to London City Airport (LCY)plane LBA - LCY
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
7h 26m
£220–525

York to Colchester by train and subway

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2h 53mAverage Duration

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Distance: 241.2 mi
Duration: 2h 53m

What companies run services between York, England and Colchester, England?

You can take a train from York to Colchester via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 2h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rail Station to Coach Stop via Golders Green Station and Coach Station in around 7h 32m.

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